Fathers and sons in cinema / Gershon Reiter.
Fathers and sons in cinema / Gershon Reiter.
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Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2008.
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N791.43652/47
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Language
English
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Physical content
viii, 239 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Contents
Preface. The Ties That Bind: Fathers and Sons and the Dragon Between Them -- Introduction. Myths and Filmmyths -- Pt. I. Rites of Passage -- 1. The Wizard of Oz: Follow the Metaphor Road -- 2. Back to the Future: A Rematch Made in Time -- 3. Stand by Me: Descent to the Netherworld -- Pt. II. Go West...
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Publisher
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2008.
Place of Publication
North Carolina
Date Published
c2008.
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Summary
"This volume explores 12 popular movies that deal with various aspects of the father-son relationship including the process of becoming a father, absent fathers, the rite of passage, and the turmoil between fathers and adolescents. Films examined include Back to the Future, Stand By Me, Field of Dreams, The Lion King, and The Searchers"--Provided b...
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Fathers and sons in cinema / Gershon Reiter.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-226) and index.
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c2008.
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N791.43652/47
Record Identifier
74VMQk5QJyAg
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VMQk5QJyAg
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ISBN
9780786437887 (softcover : alk. paper)
078643788X (softcover : alk. paper)
DDC
791.4365251
MMS ID
991000559299702626
